EDC 102 - Introduction to American Education

Agenda: Summing up Standards-Based Teaching

Learning Goals:

• Describe the concerns (good) teachers express about adhering to standards and participating in NCLB.
• Suggest ways to prepare to be an engaging teacher under NCLB constraints.

Activities

• Form small groups:
  • Stephanie Alysa Scott Max SBDL Reactions I
  • Pamela Kimberly Daniel Sarah SBDL Reactions 2
  • Eric Abby Holly Chelsea Arly SBDL Reactions 3
  • Courtney Matthew Connor John SBDL Reactions 4
  • Danielle Marisa Nathaniel Sean SBDL Reactions 5
  • Caroline Ellen Jessica B Serena SBDL Reactions 6
  • Ariana Elisabeth Andrea Jessica L SBDL Reactions 7
• Discuss the following questions, allowing everyone to share their views:
  • What did you notice about the SBL you described?
  • What are your thoughts about SB Teaching?
• Listen to a teacher's reaction to NCLB.
  • How do your group's views/concerns compare with what some teachers are saying about NCLB?
  • Answer the question: How should you prepare to be an effective (and engaging) teacher?
  • Have a recorder post your group's answers by Monday for EC.

Due on Monday:

• Reading Quiz: FAE Ch 5: Funding American Education

Due Next Friday:

• Final Drafts: SBLDs